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Detecting a Sample Using its Spectral Fingerprint

Article - 11 May 2022

One of the promising applications of terahertz waves is non-destructive testing. According to research findings, terahertz time-domain attenuated total reflection spectroscopy could be used to...

Advancing Cell Structure Understanding with Cryo-SR/EM Imaging

Article - 28 Apr 2022

Cryo-EM is a significant development in biological imaging and relies on flash-freezing a sample for imaging, rather than requiring high-quality crystalline samples that can be challenging to grow.

Using Lasers to Investigate Thermo-Optical Properties of Nanoparticles

Article - 26 Apr 2022

This article will highlight how lasers can be used to study nanoparticle characteristics, such as thermo-optical properties, and their benefit for advancing nanotechnology applications.

Using Atomic Force Microscopy to Look at Thin Ice

Article - 22 Apr 2022

Images of two-dimensional ice captured using atomic force microscopy (AFM) demonstrate a previously unseen growth mechanism.

New Research on Achromatic X-Ray Lens

Article - 8 Apr 2022

This article will look at new research published in Nature Communications describing the development of an achromatic X-ray lens and its benefits.

Vector Light Field Display with Intertwined Flat Lens with Large DOF

Article - 8 Apr 2022

Glasses-free, three-dimensional (3D) displays are promising technologies that will redefine the display industry. However, a few issues such as limited motion parallax, short range of viewing...

Automating Pick & Place Tasks with AI

Article - 31 Mar 2022

AI is a great way to carry out repetitive tasks requiring high performance. In this "Vision Guided Robot" use case, IDS demonstrates how pick & place tasks can be automated with AI and robots, making...

Analyzing Polymers with Microscopy: Principles and Applications

Article - 29 Mar 2022

The microscopic characterization of polymers is key to the understanding of the fundamental structure-function relation on a molecular level and paves the way toward the rational design of novel and...

How is Microscopy Used in Microbiology Applications?

Article - 29 Mar 2022

Various microscopy techniques can be used to provide additional information on pathogenic organisms for microbiology studies. This article takes a closer look.

Line-Scanning High-Speed Atomic Force Microscopy and the Future of Optogenetics

Article - 24 Mar 2022

AZoOptics speaks to Prof. Simon Scheuring & Dr. Alma P. Perrino about their recent research using a new line-scanning high-speed atomic force microscopy technique. The method helps characterize the...